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Starting on the Right Foot: Utilizing CFO Support Services in 2025

Accounting Department

Imagine having access to top-tier financial expertise without the full-time cost. That's precisely what CFO Support Services offers. In today's fast-evolving business landscape, financial acumen is not just a luxury but a necessity for growth and sustainability. Entrepreneurs and small-to-medium business (SMB) owners often juggle multiple roles, and strategic financial management is frequently overlooked.

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Key business tax moves to consider, whoever wins on Nov. 5

Accounting Today

With the November election mere weeks away, there is still time for tax pros to ponder the strategies available to meet the proposals of each candidate.

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Oct 17, Learning QuickBooks® | Avoiding Common Data Entry Mistakes

Bookkeeping Essentials

For the work from home business owner who does their own bookkeeping, learning QuickBooks® tips to avoid beginner mistakes makes your life a whole lot easier!

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AI and the risk of inflation expectations

Accounting Today

When faster, cheaper, and better may not always be the best.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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Compleat partners with Satago

Compleatable

Compleat partners with Satago as their Invoice finance solution partner Compleat today announced a new partnership with Satago. This new partnership will give Compleat’s customers access to a leading Invoice Finance management solution with additional benefits of real time credit checking, automated payment chasing & access to flexible finance. “We are thrilled about this partnership with Satago, as it represents a significant step forward for both our companies combining the best

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Tax scammers on the prowl after hurricanes

Accounting Today

The IRS is warning taxpayers about the red flags that a 'charity' seeking donations may not be on the up and up.

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What's behind the talent exodus in accounting?

Accounting Today

As the pool of eligible talent in the profession continues to shrink, and rougher markets force waves of layoffs, experts weigh in on what changes could turn the tide.

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Oct 17, Canadian QBO Conversion Issues | Problems That Aren't Really Problems

Bookkeeping Essentials

Why your balance sheet doesn't match QuickBooks Desktop after a QuickBooks Online-QBO conversion.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Party's over

Accounting Today

Unaltered behavior; playing chicken; out on a rail; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Oct 17, How To Use QuickBooks Online | A Beginner's Guide

Bookkeeping Essentials

Learn how to use QuickBooks Online with step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and tips to help small business owners understand and effectively utilize QBO.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Audit's Moneyball moment

Accounting Today

It's time to stop talking about the future of audit.

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If I’m Inputting My Payroll Data, What Is CSI Doing for Me?

CSI Accounting & Payroll

By the time small business owners discover us, they’ve usually already researched or worked with the large, national payroll providers. These aren’t traditional payroll services, but a hands-off software as a service that makes you manually input your payroll data.

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Citrin Cooperman acquires Teplitzky

Accounting Today

The Top 25 Firm is expanding in Connecticut by adding the Woodbridge-based accounting, consulting and tax firm.

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Pivot Payables Joins American Express Sync™

Insightful Accountant

New B2B payments collaboration provides Pivot Payables’ users with on-demand virtual Cards in PivotLynx.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Acumatica launches version supporting professional services

Accounting Today

Acumatica announced the launch of its Professional Services Edition, meant to provide accounting and project support for consultants, engineers, architects and other practices.

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Top ProAdvisor Profiles: Heather Kwitschau

Insightful Accountant

This week's Top ProAdvisor Profile focuses on Heather Kwitschau of The Executive Geek in Batavia, Illinois.

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SEC subpoenas CSX over years of accounting errors

Accounting Today

The commission is focused on accounting errors the railroad had previously disclosed and certain non-financial performance metrics.

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Brian Tarble Discusses Data-Informed Decision-Making

AvidXchange

Finance leaders are increasingly looking to data and analytics to inform decision-making, and for good reason. Data supports strategies that can positively impact revenue and customer satisfaction. In this episode of “The Power of Change” podcast, Michael Praeger interviewed Brian Tarble , vice president of product at AvidXchange, on product development, data and analytics, and leadership lessons.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?

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Ending Chevron deference has implications for alternative investment firms

Accounting Today

The Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright has broad implications for the tax regulations written and administered by the Treasury and the IRS as well as the agencies tasked with the regulation of the alternatives industry.

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Did you get a "Your Badge(s)" Email?

Insightful Accountant

If you get an email titled "Your Badge(s)" from Credly, it is valid.

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Top Remote Accounting Candidates for Hire | October 17, 2024

accountingfly

Top Remote Candidates This Week Are you in need of remote accountants? Accountingfly can assist you! Our ‘ Always-On Recruiting ‘ program allows you to connect with highly skilled and experienced remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Here are some of our top remote accounting candidates for this week. Sign up now to receive the full list of available top accounting candidates on a weekly basis!

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Lenus

Tipalti

When Lenus upgraded to Tipalti’s accounts payable and global payments solution, the team found that manual tasks almost completely disappeared.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.

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Asymmetric information definition

Accounting Tools

What is Asymmetric Information? Asymmetric information occurs when one party to a transaction has more information about the deal than the other party. This situation most commonly arises when the seller of goods knows more about the goods than the buyer. Disparities of this type arise in situations where it is difficult to obtain information. Examples of Asymmetric Information Here are several examples of what can happen when asymmetric information exists: Information about a house.

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Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) – What is a Good Ratio?

oAppsNet

Understanding your Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) is important and empowering for managing your business’s cash flow. It gives you a clear picture of your financial health and the efficiency of your operations. DSO measures the average days a company takes to collect payment after a sale. While it’s a valuable metric, business owners and financial managers often ask, “What is a good DSO ratio?

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Retail inventory method definition

Accounting Tools

What is the Retail Inventory Method? The retail inventory method is used by retailers that resell merchandise to estimate their ending inventory balances. This method is based on the relationship between the cost of merchandise and its retail price. The method is not entirely accurate, and so should be periodically supplemented by a physical inventory count.

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NATP Breaks Up with Intuit & Fat Joe vs. BDO

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Blake and David touch on several hot topics in the accounting world, including the fallout from Intuit's controversial TurboTax ad, and the National Association of Tax Preparers cutting ties with the company. They also examine Trump Jr.'s threats against Deloitte, KPMG's support for alternative pathways to CPA licensure, and rapper Fat Joe's recent experiences with BDO.

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The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

Finance isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the people behind them. In a world of constant disruption, resilient finance teams aren’t just operationally efficient. They are adaptable, engaged, and deeply connected to a strong organizational culture. Success lies at the intersection of people, culture, adaptability, and resilience. Finance leaders who master this balance will build teams that thrive through uncertainty and drive long-term business impact.